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You can re-band your existing grousers and then essentially have new tracks for approximately $1500-$2000US plus your own sweat equity. I know because I rebuilt the pair on our M29C Weasel right after I finished the work on my T-16.
With a good engine, it will fly over rough ground without beating you to death like a jeep would do. Gives the smooth sensation of being in a boat. Very fun to drive but its not the same as armor. They are referenced in some wartime British regimental war diaries as continuous tracked carriers and are one of something like 28 patterns of "universal carriers" that were in British service. They were even used in the Netherlands by some of the tank units so vehicle commanders could be gathered for briefings since conditions often made it difficult for them to go in their tanks.
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